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Personal Tax Code (codice fiscale)

The Italian Tax Code (Codice fiscale) is a unique alphanumeric code of 16 characters issued for free by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) to identify Italian citizens and foreign residents when dealing with public offices or administration.

The code includes information about your surname, name, date and place of birth and sex.

You need to have your own codice fiscale to:

  • enroll at an Italian University;
  • open a bank account;
  • sign any type of contract (rental, phone line, etc.);
  • register at the National Healthcare Service (SSN – Sistema Sanitario Nazionale).

How to apply for a Tax Code (Codice Fiscale)

  1. Fill out parts A (flag “D”), Section II (flag “1”), B, C and D of this form and sign it in the “signatures” section
  2. Choose the Tax Authority Office nearest to you and find their contacts
  3. Send the filled out form via email, along with:
    1. A copy of your passport
    2. A copy of your visa (if applicable)
    3. Your residence permit receipt (if you are from a non-EU country)

Please make sure that your name is the same on every form. Keep it in the same order and don’t forget your second name or second surname, if you have them.

Your application processing typically requires 5 to 10 business days. Following this, you will be sent a PDF file containing your certificate.

Alternatively, you can also book an appointment directly with the Agenzia delle Entrate.